Patients from the United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and across the Gulf region — increasingly travel internationally for world-class breast augmentation, and Dr. John Anastasatos’s dual Beverly Hills and Athens practices offer the combination of surgical prestige, international patient experience, and the discretion that UAE patients prioritize. The Athens location is particularly accessible from the UAE via direct flight, making breast augmentation with implants, natural fat-based augmentation, or hybrid techniques conveniently available for Gulf patients seeking the standard of care Dr. Anastasatos’s reputation reflects.

Dr. Anastasatos was named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World, has been invited to lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on advanced surgical techniques (returning as a featured speaker in 2026), and maintains an extensive international patient base spanning the Gulf, Europe, and Asia. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Choosing the Right Implant Size and Shape

Dr. Anastasatos spends a significant amount of time pre-operatively having his patients try on different implant sizes, so they can participate in the decision of implant size. He believes it is important that the patient select the breast implant size, not the surgeon.

It is also vital to know what type of profile you desire for the breast shape. The term “profile” in breast implant surgery refers to the projection of the implant, or the perkiness. For most women, this is a matter of personal preference. Dr. Anastasatos shows patients both moderate profile and high profile to help them decide. Moderate profile implants will offer a more natural look compared to high profile implants. Implants also come in different shapes, including rounded or anatomic (teardrop).

Dr. John Anastasatos is known for his warm personality, his gentle touch, and his exceptional cosmetic outcomes and is a top choice for your breast implant surgery. For patients traveling to his medical centers from the UAE, Dr. Anastasatos offers cosmetic breast surgery at his clinics in Athens, Greece, or Beverly Hills, CA.

Breast Implant Options Near UAE

Dr. Anastasatos offers saline and silicone gel implants. Plus, in Europe, there is another type of breast implant that has some merit: the polyurethane covered breast implant. The polyurethane implant is still a cohesive silicone implant, but it is covered by a shell of silicone and polyurethane. The polyurethane implant was available in the U.S., but was discontinued due to a fear of causing cancer. That was never proven in humans, but it was in mice.

Types of Augmentation Procedures

Breast augmentation can be performed using different methods that can impact the scars and appearance of the new breasts. Dr. Anastasatos uses several different methods based on the best option for the patient and her preferences. The methods of breast augmentation we offer to the UAE patients traveling to our clinics include:

• The trans umbilical breast augmentation is also called TUBA, and it is performed through the belly button. The TUBA is a great choice because the operation is done with no visible scars on the breasts – it is also the quickest procedure. Only saline breast implants can be done through the belly button.
• The endoscopic breast augmentation is done through the armpit. This procedure also has the benefit of no visible scars on the breasts since the incision is in the armpit.
• The breast implant positions can be over the muscle or under the muscle. There is another placement called “half-over, half-under.” That means the breast implant is partially under the muscle and partially under the breast tissue. In reality, this half-over, half-under procedure is essentially a breast augmentation where the implant is under the muscle. The muscle is called the pectoralis major muscle.
• The breast implant location makes a difference in the shape. If a woman has a partially saggy breast and needs some lifting as well as a breast implant, then placing the breast implant over the muscle and under the breast may be better to provide extra lift and better shape.

Having a highly-qualified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation can make a significant difference in the results. If you are considering breast implants, a breast lift or even a reduction, Dr. John Anastasatos is an excellent choice for your cosmetic breast surgery.

If you live in the UAE and are ready to fly to one of our clinics to explore breast augmentation and breast implants to give you the curves and silhouette that you desire, contact the clinic of Dr. John Anastasatos in Athens, Greece, or Beverly Hills, CA, to schedule a consultation.